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MOTORING AND FLEET
FORWARD WITH ELECTRIC By Lindsay Silverstone,
business development manager at Hatfields Jaguar Land Rover Preston
If you’d like to know more about how Hatfields Land Rover Preston can support you and your business, call 01772 723456
or email
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As businesses look to reduce emissions, enhance employee benefits and future proof their fleets, electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly attractive option.
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For organisations considering the move to electric, the key is understanding how EVs fit with operational requirements, employee needs and wider financial objectives.
Lower running costs and reduced maintenance requirements can help improve efficiency, while employees are increasingly attracted to electric company cars.
However, choosing the right vehicles means looking beyond range alone.
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Operating a commercial fleet comes with its fair share of challenges, from sourcing the right vehicles for your industry and finding the right supplier to arranging suitable funding.
Traditional long term contract hire works well for many organisations, but it can be restrictive and isn’t always the best fit.
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Business needs can change quickly. You may suddenly need a larger vehicle, or win a new short term contract that means taking on more staff, more vehicles or both.
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This is where traditional contract hire may not flex with you. You are locked into the vehicle you chose for the full term, and trying to make changes can result in costly penalties such as early termination fees.
Flexible vehicle rental isn’t new, but it is an option many businesses overlook. Flexi hire offers shorter commitment periods and reduced rates compared with standard daily
rental, and can benefit your business in several ways:
• Scaling up vehicle size or fleet numbers during busy periods
• Adding vehicles quickly to support new contracts
• Covering evaluation periods for new team members
• Providing temporary cover if a vehicle is off the road awaiting repair
• Reducing your fleet when demand falls, without expensive termination fees
With no long term commitment, flexi hire gives you the freedom to respond to change without the financial risk that can come with being locked into a long term agreement. It allows your fleet to stay agile while giving you greater control over costs.
When your business fleet needs flexibility, flexi hire can provide a practical alternative to traditional contract hire.
Flexi Hire from Intack Self Drive
‘Hire for as long as you need. Return it when you’re done!’
Businesses should consider typical journey patterns, access to workplace or home charging, vehicle usage and driver needs before making the switch.
Compare whole-life costs,
including servicing, energy use and anticipated mileage, rather than focusing solely on monthly payments.
Business contract hire (BCH) can provide a straightforward way to fund vehicles.
Fixed monthly rentals can aid budgeting and cash flow, while businesses may also benefit from reclaiming VAT on rentals and reducing their corporation tax liability, subject to individual circumstances.
Charging arrangements, vehicle suitability and employee communication can all influence how successfully EVs are introduced into a business.
At Hatfields Jaguar Land Rover Preston, we work with organisations to understand their requirements and provide guidance on fleet and company car options, funding, charging and the move to electric.
WHY FLEXIBILITY MATTERS FOR YOUR FLEET
By Lee Grendall, managing director at Intack Self Drive
DRIVING YOUR BUSINESS
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